Composer

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Ola Gjeilo

Genre

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Choral

Average_duration

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4:42

'Sacred Heart (Ubi Caritas III)' is a choral composition by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo. It was composed in 2015 and premiered in the same year by the Chamber Choir of Europe, conducted by Nicol Matt. The piece is part of Gjeilo's larger work, 'Ubi Caritas', which is a series of choral pieces based on the Latin hymn of the same name. 'Sacred Heart (Ubi Caritas III)' is a four-movement piece that explores the themes of love, compassion, and devotion. The first movement, 'Ubi Caritas', is a setting of the traditional Latin hymn. Gjeilo's arrangement is characterized by lush harmonies and a flowing melody that builds to a powerful climax. The second movement, 'Sacred Heart', is a setting of a poem by the composer. The text speaks of the love and sacrifice of Christ, and Gjeilo's music reflects this with soaring melodies and rich harmonies. The third movement, 'Sanctus', is a setting of the traditional Latin text from the Mass. Gjeilo's arrangement is characterized by a pulsing rhythm and intricate harmonies that create a sense of awe and reverence. The final movement, 'Agnus Dei', is a setting of the traditional Latin text from the Mass. Gjeilo's arrangement is characterized by a haunting melody and ethereal harmonies that create a sense of peace and tranquility. Overall, 'Sacred Heart (Ubi Caritas III)' is a powerful and moving choral work that showcases Gjeilo's skill as a composer. The piece is characterized by lush harmonies, soaring melodies, and intricate rhythms that create a sense of awe and reverence.

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